CRRC Unveils 2025 Dividend Plan, RMB119.01 Billion Guarantee Cap and RMB35 Billion Debt Mandate Ahead of 16 June AGM

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CRRC Corporation Limited has issued its AGM circular detailing several resolutions to be voted on in Beijing on 16 June 2026.

Dividend and Payout Ratio • The Board proposes a final cash dividend of RMB0.12 per share for FY 2025, equal to RMB3.44 billion (tax-inclusive). • Together with the RMB3.16 billion interim dividend already distributed, total FY 2025 cash dividends will reach RMB6.60 billion, representing 50.08 % of attributable net profit. • The Board also seeks a mandate to execute interim profit distribution for FY 2026 subject to performance and cash-flow conditions.

Guarantee Arrangements • For 2026, CRRC and its subsidiaries plan to extend guarantees totalling RMB119.01 billion, including: – RMB18.50 billion to wholly owned subsidiaries; – RMB3.70 billion to non-wholly-owned subsidiaries; – RMB13.54 billion via direct subsidiaries to their sub-units; – Up to RMB83.27 billion in parent guarantees for tendering and contract performance. • As at 27 March 2026, outstanding external guarantees stood at RMB57.86 billion, or 33.62 % of 2025 net assets, with no overdue items reported.

Financing Mandates • The Board requests a 12-month general mandate to issue up to 20 % of existing A-share and/or H-share capital. • It also seeks approval to issue debt instruments—corporate bonds, MTNs, convertibles and others—with an aggregate outstanding balance not exceeding RMB35 billion.

Auditor Re-appointment • KPMG Huazhen LLP is nominated to continue as auditor for the 2026 financial statements and internal controls, with estimated fees of RMB29.60 million.

Remuneration Disclosures • Executive directors earned a combined RMB221.47 million in 2025, including basic, performance and tenure incentives; independent directors received allowances totalling RMB0.46 million. • A new Implementation Measures for Remuneration Management framework covering total salary budgeting, performance linkage and clawback provisions will be put to shareholders.

Other Proposals • Shareholders will vote on 2025 Board and profit reports, 2026 guarantee caps, and adoption of revised remuneration measures. • The meeting will be held at Conference Room No. 9, Empark Grand Hotel, Beijing, with poll voting required for all resolutions.

The circular emphasizes compliance with SSE and HKEX rules, stating that completion of proxy forms will not preclude shareholders from attending and voting in person.

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